03-03-2025
40 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1985 Masters, third international winner
40 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1985 Masters, third international winner
The 2025 Masters is here in just 40 days.
As the countdown to heading down Magnolia Lane continues, Golfweek is taking a look back at some Masters history through the years.
Today, it's time to examine the 1985 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
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Who won the 1985 Masters?
Bernhard Langer became the third international winner of the Masters, coming from behind in the final round to win. Curtis Strange, who shot 80 in the opening round, led by three shots with six holes to play but bogeyed three holes coming in, including both par 5s, to finish tied for second. Langer didn't lead after any of the first three rounds but closed in 68.
1985 Masters leaderboard
1) Bernhard Langer; 6-under 282
T2) Seve Ballesteros, Raymond Floyd, Curtis Strange; 4-under 284
5) Jay Haas; 3-under 285
1985 Masters purse, prize money
Langer won $126,000, and the total purse was $700,793.
Who was low amateur at the 1985 Masters?
Sam W. Randolph was the low amateur after finishing at 2-over 290, which was tied for 18th.
Augusta National course changes in 1985
There were no course changes that year.
Who won the 1985 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Hubert Green won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.
1985 Masters facts, stats
